Science Technician | Studio School | Southwark

CORE PURPOSE

We require a technically skilled, safety-conscious Science Technician to support our practical science curriculum across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. The role involves managing laboratory preparation spaces, maintaining specialist apparatus, and ensuring a safe, fully compliant environment for hands-on scientific experimentation and inquiry.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS

• Laboratory Preparation: Prepare, calibrate, and set up specialist equipment, chemical solutions, and biological materials required for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics practical lessons and exams.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce strict COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations, manage chemical storage safely, maintain up-to-date risk assessments, and oversee the safe disposal of hazardous waste.

• In-Class Technical Support: Provide direct technical assistance to teaching staff and students during practical laboratory sessions, ensuring equipment is operated correctly and safely.

• Equipment Maintenance & Calibration: Perform routine maintenance, safety checks, and calibrations on laboratory hardware, including microscopes, data loggers, and fume cupboards, arranging for external repairs when required.

• Stock Control & Procurement: Monitor inventory levels of chemicals, glassware, and consumables, placing timely orders with suppliers to ensure the department remains fully resourced within budget frameworks.

ENVIRONMENT & STRUCTURE

• Studio School Framework: Operating as an innovative Studio School, our institution specializes in bridging academic learning with real-world project work and industrial pathways, fostering a mature, professional environment for students aged 14–19.

• Behaviour Systems: The campus implements highly consistent, school-wide behaviour routines that maintain a quiet, respectful, and orderly atmosphere, ensuring laboratory spaces remain strictly controlled, calm, and safe for complex practical work.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: A degree, higher national diploma (HND), or strong technical qualification in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related laboratory science discipline.

• Technical Expertise: Practical experience working in a school laboratory or commercial science setting, with a solid understanding of school safety frameworks and CLEAPSS guidelines highly advantageous.

• Organizational Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong time-management capabilities to meet tight lesson schedules, and a proactive approach to workspace organization.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

• Urban Innovation Hub: Located in the vibrant Inner London borough of Southwark, the school is situated at the heart of a rapidly evolving cultural and economic district, offering close proximity to major teaching hospitals and world-renowned research institutions.

• Connectivity: The location features premier Zone 2 transport links, with exceptional access via the Jubilee line, Northern line, London Overground, and extensive central bus networks connecting seamlessly across London.

APPLICATION INTAKE

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.